"The Wipers Were Swishing Away Even Though It Wasn’t Raining"—A Police Officer’s Single Piece of Candy Saves a Driver Sweating Profusely [Thank You, Empty Stomach]

[Financial News] A driver who was losing consciousness inside a vehicle stopped precariously by the roadside was safely rescued thanks to the quick thinking of a patrolling police officer.
On the 15th, the Korean National Police Agency’s YouTube channel uploaded a patrol car dashcam video. It showed a red sedan stopped on a quiet road. Although it was not raining, the vehicle’s wipers were moving nonstop, making it clear at a glance that something was wrong.
The officers found the situation suspicious and approached the vehicle to check inside. The driver was sweating profusely. Even when the officers shook the driver’s shoulder to wake them, the driver’s eyes remained unfocused and they struggled to speak coherently.
At that moment, one officer spotted candy and snacks inside the vehicle. Suspecting hypoglycemic shock, the officer hurriedly unwrapped a piece of candy and gave it to the driver. Fortunately, after consuming the sugar, the driver gradually regained consciousness shortly afterward.
Hypoglycemic shock is an emergency in which blood sugar drops sharply, cutting off the brain’s supply of glucose. If early symptoms such as cold sweats, dizziness and trembling hands are left untreated, they can lead to seizures or coma and may be fatal. If the patient is conscious, the most important first-aid measure is to have them quickly consume sugar, such as candy or sugar water.
People who watched the video commented, "It makes me realize once again how important patrols are," "The police officer’s quick judgment saved a precious life," "The driver was truly lucky," and "It’s reassuring to have the police."

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